Volunteer Associate - Corporate & Community Campaigns

Position: Volunteer Associate

• Corporate & Community Campaigns (Hybrid) The Volunteer Associate role will provide critical project management support for Community Campaigns and signature initiatives, including Operation Backpack, Holiday Drive, kit-building activities, Operation Backpack Plus and beautification projects. The incumbent creates and manages meaningful opportunities for individual volunteers, including recreation support, language translation, skills-based volunteering and other program specific needs. Location: New York, NY 10020 Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred or at least two years relevant professional experience or equivalent, working with corporate engagement, volunteerism and event management in a nonprofit setting. An excellent project manager, and must be incredibly detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills Must be professional, engaging and demonstrate reliability and flexibility on a consistent basis and uphold the importance of teamwork. Must have strong communication skills and the ability to multitask and problem-solve as various needs arise and need to be managed simultaneously. Volunteer Associate Principal Responsibilities: Lead a team in preparing and organizing the warehouse donation space to effectively host volunteer groups and support efficient operations. Also, organize and operate a regular in-kind donation warehouse. Prepare orders and coordinate scheduling and pickups with internal and external partner organizations. Manage large groups of volunteers, ensuring events are well-structured, impactful, and engaging. Partner with the Manager Corporate & Community Campaigns, Corporate Engagement team, and cross-functional teams to develop external-facing volunteer engagement materials Create clear, compelling one-pagers and pitch proposals Support accurate budget tracking and volunteer engagement event expense management Ensure all materials are polished, cohesive, and ready for external audiences Track and maintain accurate records of bags packed and distributed, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting. Support Various VOA events including but not limited to: Operation Backpack + : Helping coordinate payments and ensure all possible students receive money; Compile responses on how students spend money Operation Backpack : Email partners; Full-time in the warehouse during packing season In-Kind donations : Coordinate donations and Program pick-ups; Maintain Inventory and storage space; Help produce an in-kind report Holiday Drive : Coordinating pick-ups of gifts from HQ; Help assess Program needs Corp Engagement : Purchasing supplies; Support during project; Maintain volunteer engagement database Non-Corp Volunteering : Create a database of volunteers (individuals and groups); Create volunteer project calendar (on-going engagements) We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy: Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage Prescription Coverage Life Insurance Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday And much more!